double as

Example Sentences

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There were two reusable Path water bottles and a small tote bag with the hotel logo, which double as souvenirs.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

These beloved indie bookstores double as coffee shops: Vroman’s Bookstore, Stories Books & Cafe, Lost Books, Sunny’s Bookshop, and other spots around town.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2026

Downstairs, there are three other bedrooms that are just as chic and can “easily double as a rec room, office, or creative space” and come complete with their own fireplaces.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 9, 2026

The film, which Netflix says is has become its most watched movie ever, tells the story of K-pop stars Rumi, Mira, and Zoey who double as secret guardians of the world.

From BBC • Dec. 20, 2025

For one thing, every day, the perimeters of her former estate seemed to double, as did the contents of her almari and coffer boxes.

From "Interpreter of Maladies" by Jhumpa Lahiri